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Back to Chapter 7: Collaboration and Public Participation Articles Public involvement at Blue Ridge Parkway By Bambi Teague and Chris Ulrey Russian scientists help seek brucellosis solutions for Yellowstone By Glenn Plumb, Wayne Brewster, and Margaret Wild Long-term bison management plan for Yellowstone and Montana Park Flight Program protects migratory birds beyond the United States By Carol Beidleman Technology and collaboration improve interagency fire planning By Anne Birkholz and Pat Lineback Work group initiated by National Park Service gains permanent support from county government By Kathleen Kodish Reeder Partners in plant protection at Capitol Reef National Park By Tom O. Clark Mountain of partnerships elevates North Cascades’ monitoring capabilities By Bruce L. Freet Other Developments A photographic mushroom survey Joint conservation plan for the Potomac Gorge Geologists-in-the-Parks program expands in scope Public participation and personal watercraft Award-winner Profile - Facility Manager Chris Case recognized with award Superfund cleanup at Grant Kohrs Ranch International fisheries management plan for the Amistad Reservoir |
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 Progress developing the National Cave and Karst Research Institute The pace of activities to establish the National Cave and Karst Research Institute accelerated in 2001. The organizational structure and staffing plan were formulated so that staff recruitment can begin. The institute received its first federal appropriation for fiscal year 2002. The appropriation matches funding that New Mexico Technological University received from the State of New Mexico for activities in support of the institute. One important focus in 2001 was forming partnerships with all types of cave and karst interest groups, agencies, and organizations, which are critical to the success and useful function of the institute. The goal of the institute is to focus attention on and foster cave and karst research and education for improved resource management. This goal can best be accomplished by broad coalitions—a banding together of scientists to advance knowledge of cave and karst systems. A website (/nckri) facilitates communication with partners and the public on progress in establishing the institute. |
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This material is from Natural Resource Year in Review--2001, published by the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, in May 2001 (publication D-2255) /YearInReview/yir/yir2001/07_collaboration/07_od7_NCKRI.html Last Updated: |